Health systems
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How to watch the commissioner hearings like a pro
Who’s going to pay for moving drug production to Europe?
Overcoming the barriers to Europe’s leadership in medical innovation
Germany reports first case of new mpox variant
Drug prices in Europe are soaring — and are only expected to rise
It’s time for Europe to harness the power of medical technology
Rewriting Alzheimer’s future together – a call to action for G7 countries
Treatments for this disease have already advanced dramatically, but there is much further to go. We must take this historic opportunity to usher in a new era
Mpox is killing again. It didn’t have to be this way.
Missteps by the World Health Organization, a vaccine manufacturer and an African country led to another health emergency, experts say.
European Commission fights vaccine transparency court ruling
The EU executive is appealing a court ruling that it should have provided more details on vaccine contracts.
Rare disease realities: Patient perspectives across the EU
National rare disease action plans are helping to improve care pathways in countries like Germany, Poland, and France ― but pressure is mounting for a European-wide approach.
Only bold reform will expand access to innovative medicines in the UK
Greater collaboration between industry, government, policymakers and the NHS will be critical for treatment options in the UK to match the pace of scientific innovation. What is our route to achieving timely patient access across the country like our European neighbours?
Solid science in Europe: a farewell song?
Maintaining the highest standards is the only avenue to strengthen the EU health sector.
Meet the ‘incredibly rude’ choice for health commissioner, Orbán’s man in Brussels
“If you look for Olivér Várhelyi and health you will find a big nothing,” Left MEP Catarina Martins said.
Can global leaders agree on a tough AMR plan?
Some experts lament the lack of bolder commitments in farming.
Europe has the tools to end Hepatitis C. It’s time to use them.
Global coverage of hepatitis C testing and treatment is “too low and stagnating” ― even in countries with advanced health care systems, says the WHO.
It’s time to address this leading cause of death: COPD
A new report about the global state of COPD offers insights from 30 national experts on how policy action can be implemented worldwide.
EU was not fully ready to respond to Covid-19, says auditor
Europe’s disease and medicines agencies initially fell short in the pandemic, the European Court of Auditors said.
UK looking at tighter outdoor smoking rules, Starmer confirms
Ministers are mulling plans to ban smoking in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants and sports grounds.
New mandate, new opportunity: A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences
We have an important chance to regain Europe’s edge in one of its most important sectors – and, in turn, help people live longer and feel better.
Gaza records first polio case in 25 years
Analysis of sewage samples had first detected the presence of the virus in the region in June.
Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox virus outside Africa
The news comes a day after the World Health Organization declared this mpox outbreak a global emergency.
First imported cases of Zika-like virus detected in Europe
Outbreaks of Oropouche virus, which may be linked to fetal deformities, are reported in several countries in South and Central America and the Caribbean.
Researchers cast doubt over benefits of new Alzheimer’s therapies
Lecanemab and donanemab are two of the most recent medicines to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
EU’s top diplomat condemns Gaza starvation that Israeli minister called ‘moral’
The death toll in Gaza has risen to close to 40,000.
Meet the TikTok doc who wants to flip Hungary’s view of the EU
“Brussels is not the devil,” according to new MEP András Kulja.
UK’s Labour to reintroduce tobacco ban
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after January 2009 from buying cigarettes.
Commissioner Kyriakides rules out second EU term
The health commissioner will return to Cyprus at the end of her mandate.
Poland moves closer to easing abortion laws
The new Polish government has been struggling to reach a compromise on how to ease the country’s strict abortion laws.